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    Sangria vs Tinto de Verano: Why Valencia's Locals and Tourists Drink Different Reds

    Sangria vs Tinto de Verano: Why Valencia's Locals and Tourists Drink Different Reds

    They look like twins — red wine, ice, and fruit — but sangria and tinto de verano have completely different recipes, prices, and characters. Here's how to tell them apart, with two recipes to make at home

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Wizz Air Tops Europe's Cheapest Airlines for a Third Year as Ryanair Sees Steepest Drop

    Wizz Air Tops Europe's Cheapest Airlines for a Third Year as Ryanair Sees Steepest Drop

    AirAdvisor's study of 23 European carriers puts Wizz Air's cost per passenger-kilometre at 4.33 cents, against 32 cents for Norway's Widerøe — a gap that could mean up to €350 in savings per flight

    Designer Isabel Serrano Unveils Two New 1920s-Inspired Collections at Her Valencia Atelier

    Designer Isabel Serrano Unveils Two New 1920s-Inspired Collections at Her Valencia Atelier

    In an intimate showing at the heart of the city, guests stepped inside the atelier to see new bridal and special-occasion collections — and the hand-stitching craftsmanship behind each dress

    Martin Garrix and Marshmello to Headline Valencia's First PELIGRO FEST in July

    Martin Garrix and Marshmello to Headline Valencia's First PELIGRO FEST in July

    The new electronic music festival debuts at the Ciutat de València stadium on 25 July 2026, with organisers expecting 15,000 attendees for a line-up that also includes Korolova and Nome

    Adamuz Rail Disaster: Investigators Reveal Rail Damage was Detected 22 Hours Before Fatal Crash

    Adamuz Rail Disaster: Investigators Reveal Rail Damage was Detected 22 Hours Before Fatal Crash

    A Civil Guard report submitted to the court in Montoro exposes 46 previously documented track defects and raises questions over Adif’s removal of evidence following the tragedy

    Samanta Schweblin Wins Inaugural €1 Million Aena Prize for Spanish-American Narrative

    Samanta Schweblin Wins Inaugural €1 Million Aena Prize for Spanish-American Narrative

    The Argentinian author made history with her collection El buen mal, securing one of the world's most generous literary awards established by Spain's airport operator.

    Historical Achievement for Spain: Three Films to Compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026

    Historical Achievement for Spain: Three Films to Compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026

    Pedro Almodóvar, Rodrigo Sorogoyen, and the duo Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi lead a record-breaking Spanish delegation at the 79th edition of the festival

    Ukrainians Overtake Russians as the Leading Foreign Property Buyers in Valencia Province

    Ukrainians Overtake Russians as the Leading Foreign Property Buyers in Valencia Province

    From renting to buying: A shift in the market sees young Ukrainian families and professionals securing homes in coastal and secure districts, with average budgets reaching €500,000

    Valencia’s Signature Sip: The Story and Secrets of Agua de Valencia

    Valencia’s Signature Sip: The Story and Secrets of Agua de Valencia

    Don't let the name fool you—there’s no water in this potent local brew. Discover the artistic origins and the "dangerously drinkable" recipe of the city's favourite cocktail

    Spanish Property Market Skyrockets: Housing Prices Rising Twice as Fast as the EU Average

    Spanish Property Market Skyrockets: Housing Prices Rising Twice as Fast as the EU Average

    New Eurostat data reveals that Spain’s property prices surged by 12.9% in late 2025, marking the highest growth rate since 2007 and placing the country among the top four in the EU

    Catch the Moment! Renowned Photographer Christian Vieler to Host Free Dog Photoshoots in Barcelona

    Catch the Moment! Renowned Photographer Christian Vieler to Host Free Dog Photoshoots in Barcelona

    From 16 to 18 April, the creator of the viral "Treat!" series will capture the hilarious expressions of your pets at the Diagonal Mar shopping centre

    Cuina Oberta 2026: Michelin Stars and Affordable Menus Return to Valencia

    Cuina Oberta 2026: Michelin Stars and Affordable Menus Return to Valencia

    From 9 to 19 April, 70 of the city's finest restaurants will open their doors with exclusive tasting menus, fermentation workshops, and orchard tours

    Historic Move: Spanish Government Approves Plan to Enshrine Abortion Rights in the Constitution

    Historic Move: Spanish Government Approves Plan to Enshrine Abortion Rights in the Constitution

    Minister for Equality Ana Redondo pushes for constitutional protection to end regional inequalities and counter "threats from the far-right," following the footsteps of France

    Nation-Wide Strike: Glovo Couriers to Halt Deliveries Across Spain from 24 to 26 April

    Nation-Wide Strike: Glovo Couriers to Halt Deliveries Across Spain from 24 to 26 April

    Following a breakdown in negotiations, the CCOO union calls for mass industrial action against job cuts

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